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Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)

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How Young Birds Learn Songs

Within two weeks of hatching, a young male Bewick's Wren is already out of the nest, skulking in the shrubbery. Over the next couple of weeks, the fledgling will learn at least 15 different song variations his father sings. After he wanders off to find his own territory, about a mile from his... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  vocalization
Related bird:  Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)

Vernal Equinox - West

Ahhh, the first day of spring . . .at last! And the birds know somethin' is up. Both science and folklore tie Spring to the renewal of nature, as the world awakens from the long cold winter. Here's a Virginia Rail, usually unseen but hardly unheard, ringing in the new season. Spring has sprung.... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  migration, vocalization
Related bird:  Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola), Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)

A Young Bewick's Wren Learns to Sing

Donald Kroodsma, avian communication expert, offers great research on the songs of the Bewick's Wren. At this time of year, a very young male Bewick's Wren is beginning to learn how to sing. His father sings a crisp well-defined song, separated by pauses, but the young bird's song is fuzzy,... read more »

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Related bird:  Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)
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